CEO Perspectives

Sound familiar? According to the data, the "CEOS and board of directors" and their officers are highly likely to be diagnosed with or battling Imposter Syndrome (IS) on a daily basis. This percentage is even higher for female officers. In their private conversations, Imposter Syndrome is a common topic that...

In the midst of what seemed like a challenging landscape for real estate agents in the early onset of 2024, a silver lining has begun to emerge on the horizon. In the first couple months of the new year, we've witnessed a surge in activity, a notable increase in available...

Three factors affect the performance of your staff members (and, therefore, that of your staff as a whole): Individual skill Individual (intrinsic) motivation External conditions While an entrepreneur can indirectly affect the first two, there’s so much you can do regarding external conditions. You can create a stimulating environment, make...

The search for talent has become a hen's teeth exercise. The process is exhausting and costly. Is it any wonder our hopes run high when presented with a slither of skills and a thimble of talent? Our mind's cry is, 'yes, that can work!'. The exhilaration of finally filling the...

In their latest book, Redefining Retail: 10 Guiding Principles for a Post-Digital World, uber-famous Prof. Philip Kotler, the father of modern marketing, and Dr. Giuseppe Stigliano, Global CEO at Spring Studios, give us their view on the future of retail business, and, as a matter of fact, of marketing per...

In a dynamic twist of events, a prominent figure from South Africa's business landscape, Patrice Motsepe, is reportedly in discussions with the French media giant Canal+ to potentially bolster its bid for MultiChoice, the leading PayTV provider in South Africa. This development unfolds against the backdrop of Canal+'s looming deadline...

Taylor Swift joins the elite club of billionaires, marking the onset of her "billionaire era," while Elon Musk reclaims his title as the world's wealthiest individual. Swift makes her debut on the list with an estimated wealth of $1.2 billion, fueled by her Eras Tour and earnings from re-recording her...

The Meijer family, renowned for their grocery store empire valued at $15.9 billion, holds the 27th position on the list of 45 families with net worths exceeding $10 billion. With its headquarters nestled in Grand Rapids, the supermarket chain traces its roots back to Greenville, Michigan, in 1934, amid the...

In a significant development, Simbarashe Kadye, Chief Finance Officer of WestProp, has been appointed as the President of the Zimbabwe CEO Network, entrusted with steering the network through an ever-evolving industry landscape. Tafadzwa Matsika, Executive Director of the CEO Network, conveyed the announcement to Kadye through a letter, expressing excitement...

In a significant development, NZX-listed Cannasouth (CBD) has entered voluntary administration, prompting the suspension of trading in its shares by the regulator. Earlier this week, the firm instigated a trading halt following a dispute with secured convertible noteholders, a situation deemed potentially detrimental to a critical capital raise by NZ...